The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 32,300

€ 27,400

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Octavia RS TDI is 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower.
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
57
71.4
79.4
57.9
72
78.9
71.4 in
Width
72 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
105.5
184.6
105.7
184.6
184.6 in
Length
184.6 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4215 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.41 %

General
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
5E
Generation
NX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
148 hp
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
Octavia RS TDI
17.6 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Octavia RS TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
595 mi
Octavia RS TDI
690 mi
595 mi
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
89 kWh
Octavia RS TDI
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft